Archaeologist

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Avenue Consultants’ Environmental team, which specializes in providing environmental consulting services for a variety of clients, is seeking an experienced Archaeologist to join our growing team. Specifically, we are looking for an Archeologist that will execute project work while seeking to establish, lead, and grow a Cultural Resources team as part of our Environmental group.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage archaeological investigations, including survey, excavation, and site documentation, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct fieldwork, including site reconnaissance, artifact identification, and excavation, utilizing appropriate methods and techniques.
• Prepare comprehensive archaeological reports, including site records, analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including historians, anthropologists, and environmental specialists, to integrate archaeological findings into larger projects.
• Engage in consultation and coordination with relevant stakeholders, including Native American tribes, state agencies, and federal authorities, to ensure compliance with cultural resource regulations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of cultural resource management plans and strategies including hiring and development of staff
• Participate in public outreach activities, including public presentations, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives, to promote awareness and appreciation of the region’s cultural heritage
• Oversee project budgets and resource allocation for cultural resource activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to project timelines.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, creativity, and professional growth within the cultural resource team.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to integrate cultural resource considerations into overall project planning and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination with clients, government agencies, and tribal entities regarding cultural resource team activities.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and advancements, regulations, guidelines and best practices in cultural resource management

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate is someone with strong communication skills, high attention to detail, who enjoys working in a team environment. The ideal candidate also wants to build and lead teams in the cultural resources space.

If you love a good challenge, if you enjoy collaboration and delivering results and if you think egos have no place at the table, we should talk. We’re in the business of innovation and we’re always looking for opportunities—from exciting new projects to finding talented new people to add to our team. If you feel like you’d fit in here, please send us your resume.

To be successful, this person should have the following:

• Graduate level degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in the Archaeology field with a focus on the Intermountain West Region.
• Permits to conduct archaeological surveys and excavations in Utah; Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona are optional.
• Experience in and familiarity with Intermountain West cultural history, specifically the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau regions.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations related to cultural resource management, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Proven expertise in archaeological survey, excavation, artifact analysis, and report writing.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations related to cultural resource management, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Familiarity with tribal consultation protocols and experience collaborating with Native American tribes.
• Strong understanding of the history, prehistory, and cultural dynamics of the Intermountain West region.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using GIS and archaeological software for data analysis and mapping.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex archaeological concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relationships with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. National Forest Service, and Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration.

ABOUT AVENUE:
Avenue Consultants is a multi-discipline consulting firm which has successfully delivered a wide range of professional services across the U.S. for over fifteen years. Avenue has a great reputation in the industry with employees working out of five locations (Clearfield, Taylorsville, Lindon, Richfield and St George) with clients in nine different states and we continue to build our national presence.

Avenue’s mission is to Create Opportunity for our Employees and to Create Value for our Clients. We are a people first culture, which means that our team members are our top priority. Avenue is highly collaborative, focused on open and honest communication, being brave, having courage, showing mutual respect and by genuine care for others. To encourage an environment that is open, collaborative and where employees have a true opportunity for development and growth, we take an unconventional approach where we don’t use traditional job titles and organization reporting structures.

Our collaborative approach connects you with key people both locally and nationally in our industry and provides opportunities to work on projects that will challenge you and provide growth opportunities for you. One challenge we never lose sight of as we grow is how we will continue to create an environment where our

employees are valued and challenged which is why a commitment to our people and culture continues to be a key focus of Avenue’s strategic goals.

OUR PROCESS AND WHAT WE OFFER:
We appreciate your time in considering Avenue Consultants! Our primary objective in the interview process to first determine if there is an alignment of interest. Does Avenue have work that you are passionate about? Second, we seek an alignment of Avenue culture. Are you driven and passionate about good work, are you open, genuine, and care for others?

We review every resume; Tell us about your accomplishments and how you achieved them or send some samples of your work. We appreciate people with a diverse professional background. Our interviews start with getting to know you as a person – we’ll want to talk about why you are excited about our industry and where you feel that you can thrive in our company. Then we’ll worry about the technical stuff.

Avenue offers competitive compensation and benefits including excellent medical, dental and vision plans, bonuses for eligible positions, paid holidays, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, short and long-term disability, life insurance, as well as an employee assistance program, stand-up desks, EV charging stations (Taylorsville) and a flexible environment working with other passionate people.

If you are interested in working for a firm that puts people first and a team that recognizes and appreciates exploring innovative solutions in a collaborative setting, please apply by sending your resume to:

careers@avenueconsultants.com – just include the job title in the subject line.

Avenue Consultants Is an Equal Opportunity Employer